Breastfeeding Beyond the Newborn Stage
Newborn Lactation Consultation in Tucson & Southern Arizona
Newborn lactation consultations provide personalized breastfeeding support for you and your baby during the early weeks after birth. Whether you're experiencing latch difficulties, painful breastfeeding, concerns about milk supply, or simply want reassurance, an IBCLC can help you create a feeding plan that supports your breastfeeding goals.
What We Offer
What to Expect:
Initial consultations typically last 60–90 minutes and include a comprehensive assessment of both mother and baby, including:
Maternal health and breastfeeding assessment
Infant feeding assessment
Oral function and feeding assessment
Weight gain review
Milk transfer assessment (when appropriate)
Individualized feeding plan
Additional support may include pump flange fitting, pump education, bottle-feeding guidance, and answering any questions or concerns your family may have.
Common Reasons Families Schedule:
Painful breastfeeding or nipple pain
Latch difficulties
Low milk supply concerns or difficulty increasing supply
Slow weight gain
Tongue tie and oral function concerns
Pumping or bottle-feeding questions
General newborn breastfeeding support
Prenatal Lactation Consultation & Breastfeeding Preparation
Prenatal lactation consultations help expecting families feel confident and prepared before their baby arrives. Whether you're expecting for your first breastfeeding journey or hoping for a different experience after previous challenges, we'll create a personalized breastfeeding plan based on your goals, medical history, and lifestyle.
What to Expect:
Prenatal consultations typically last 60 minutes and provide individualized breastfeeding education and guidance before your baby's arrival. Together, we'll discuss your health history, breastfeeding goals, and any factors that may impact feeding. You'll leave with practical strategies, realistic expectations, and the confidence to begin your breastfeeding journey.
Common Reason Families Schedule:
You're expecting your first baby and want to prepare for breastfeeding
You experienced breastfeeding challenges with a previous baby and want a different start
You have questions about milk supply, colostrum, or establishing breastfeeding
You have a history of breast surgery, PCOS, diabetes, or other medical conditions that may impact lactation
You're expecting multiples
Your baby has a medical condition or diagnosis that may affect feeding
You simply want to feel informed and prepared before delivery
Breast Pumping Consultation & Support
Breast Pumping Consultations provide personalized, evidence-based support to help you meet your pumping goals and feel confident in your feeding plan. Whether you're exclusively pumping, preparing to return to work, building a freezer stash, or troubleshooting challenges along the way, we'll develop a plan tailored to your family's needs. As a mother who exclusively pumped with one of my own children, I understand the physical and emotional challenges pumping can bring. I am passionate about helping families create a pumping plan that works for their unique goals and lifestyle.
What to Expect:
Breast Pumping consultations typically last 60 minutes and are tailored to your individual feeding goals. Together, we'll review your current pumping routine, assess your pump and flange fit, discuss milk supply, and create a personalized pumping plan. Whether you're just getting started or troubleshooting ongoing challenges, you'll leave with practical strategies and confidence in your pumping journey.
Common Reason Families Schedule
You're exclusively pumping and want support creating a sustainable routine
You're preparing to return to work while breastfeeding or pumping
You need help with breast pump settings, flange sizing, or pump fit
You're concerned about low milk supply or pumping output
You want to build a freezer stash
You're introducing bottles, combination feeding, or transitioning between feeding methods
You're experiencing pain, discomfort, or difficulty pumping
You want to increase pumping efficiency and optimize your milk output
Returning to Work While Breastfeeding Support
A Return-to-Work Consultation helps you confidently balance breastfeeding, pumping, and your career. Whether you're returning to the office, working from home, or navigating an unpredictable schedule, we'll create a personalized plan that supports your professional responsibilities and your breastfeeding goals. As a working mother who transitioned back to a demanding career in a male-dominated engineering field, I understand the challenges of pumping at work, advocating for your needs, and maintaining milk supply while balancing professional responsibilities and caring for your baby.
What to Expect:
Return-to-work consultations typically last 60 minutes and are tailored to your family's unique needs. Together, we'll create a personalized pumping schedule, discuss milk storage, bottle-feeding strategies, workplace pumping logistics, and ways to maintain your milk supply while you're away from your baby. You'll leave with practical, evidence-based strategies to help make your transition back to work as smooth as possible.
Common Reasons Families Schedule
You're preparing to return to work while breastfeeding
You need help creating a successful pumping routine at work
You want to build a freezer stash before returning to work
You're introducing bottles or preparing your baby for childcare
You're concerned about maintaining your milk supply while pumping at work
You need help creating a pumping schedule
You want to understand your workplace pumping rights
You want a realistic breastfeeding and pumping plan that fits your work schedule
Starting Solids & Infant Feeding Consultations
A Starting Solids Consultation helps families confidently navigate their baby's transition from an all-milk diet to complementary foods. Whether you're considering baby-led weaning, traditional purées, or a combination of both, we'll create a personalized feeding plan based on your baby's developmental readiness, nutritional needs, and your family's goals.
What to Expect:
Starting Solids consultations typically last 60–90 minutes and provide individualized, evidence-based infant feeding guidance to help you feel confident introducing solid foods. Together, we'll discuss signs of readiness, choosing appropriate first foods, allergen introduction, meal progression, choking prevention versus gagging, and how to continue supporting breastfeeding while introducing solids. You'll leave with practical strategies and the confidence to make mealtimes enjoyable and stress-free.
Common Reasons Families Schedule
Your baby is approaching the age to begin starting solids
You're unsure when or how to start solids.
You're interested in baby-led weaning and want guidance getting started
You have questions about purées, finger foods, or a combination approach
You're concerned about introducing common food allergens.
You want to continue breastfeeding while introducing solids.
You want guidance on age-appropriate nutrition and infant feeding
You want to make mealtimes a positive experience for your family
Gentle Weaning & Breastfeeding Transition Support
A Breastfeeding Weaning Consultation helps you and your child transition away from breastfeeding with confidence and compassion. Whether you're planning a gradual wean, preparing for a life change, or your child is beginning to self-wean, we'll create a personalized plan that supports your family's goals while prioritizing both maternal and child well-being.
What to Expect
Breastfeeding weaning consultations typically last 60 minutes and provide individualized, evidence-based guidance for every stage of the weaning process. Together, we'll discuss age-appropriate weaning strategies, maintaining comfort while reducing milk production, preventing complications such as engorgement or plugged ducts, supporting your child's nutritional needs, and navigating the emotional aspects of weaning. You'll leave with a personalized plan designed to make the transition as smooth and positive as possible.
Common Reasons Families Schedule:
You're ready to begin weaning but aren't sure how to safely start
You'd like to gradually reduce breastfeeding sessions
You're returning to work, pregnant again, or experiencing another major life change
You want to reduce milk supply comfortably and avoid engorgement, clogged ducts, or discomfort
Your child is self-weaning
You're looking for age-appropriate weaning strategies
You want to ensure your child's nutritional needs continue to be met
You'd like support through the emotional transition of ending your breastfeeding journey